Scouting Report: Matt Svanson
St Louis Cardinals | RP
Overall
Summary
Matt Svanson, 27-year-old Cardinals reliever, was dominant in 2025 with a 1.94 ERA and 208 ERA+ across 60.1 innings. However, his 2026 season has seen a significant decline in performance. His signature pitch - a sinker that was used 35% of the time in 2025 - has dropped to just 26% usage in 2026. This adjustment has been criticized as questionable, and Svanson has struggled to maintain his previous form. The article indicates he is missing his best weapon and needs to rediscover his primary pitch to return to success.
Strengths
- Dominant 2025 season with 1.94 ERA
- 1.9 WAR as a reliever without recording saves
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